This is a really striking and impressive free-standing English oak church alms or offertory box. The wood glows with a rich dark patina, and is encased in spiked iron bands with a heavy iron front latch.
Whilst Victorian Gothic, the box has the appearance of something from the medieval era, with its protective spikes giving a fortified appearance.
The box stands 90cm high, and is 23cm by 20cm wide on top. It is in a good used condition, incredibly strong and sturdy with fabulous aged colour, and with the knocks, wear and patina of standing guard in a church for well over a hundred years.
Please see the photographs to see the full condition and don''t hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information.
The box weighs approximately 15kg, so shipping or a courier is probably the best method of transportation.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA874917
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 90cm (35.4inches)
Width is 23cm (9.1inches)
Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)
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